Gold Camp News
Becki Royall Principal
November 2. 2023
Dear Gold Camp Elementary Community,
I can’t believe it is already November. The first quarter of the school just flew by. As we start into our next quarter, I wanted to thank you for your positive and productive partnership with your children’s teachers at Parent-Teacher Conferences. This was an opportunity to support your students and set them up for success for the rest of the school year.
We have a few events planned this month. First off, next week is our Book Fair, November 6-8th (7:30-3:30), Nov 9 (7:30-3:15) and Nov 10, (7:30-12:00) . Please be on the lookout for a Book Fair handout. The Book Fair will take place in our library and students will be coming to shop during the school day. Please feel free to check it out with your child after school.
On Friday November 10th, we will be holding a Veterans Day Assembly. We look forward to honoring the Veterans of our Gold Camp families and community. We invite you to attend our assembly on Friday, November 10, 2023. Doors will open at 2:05 and our assembly will start at 2:15.
Our 4th graders have been working hard in Music on their Musical. Please join us on Thursday November 16th for their performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes. The afternoon performance will take place approximately at 2:00 (sometimes we have to start a little earlier) and the evening performance will start at 6:30.
The Lost and Found items are piling up. To help get lost items back to students, please put your child’s name on the inside of their jacket or coats. Lots of lunch items are also showing up. If these are labeled then we can get them returned.
The School Accountability and Accreditation Committee meeting will be held on November 14th this month due to the Thanksgiving Break. Parents are welcome to attend. We meet at 11:30 in our library.
Our next PTO meeting will be November 8th at 1:45. The PTO is also sponsoring a Thankful for Teachers the week of November 13-17. Please see their newsletter for more information.
The Thanksgiving Break is the week of November 20-24th. Please enjoy time with your families!
Warmly,
Becki Royall
Gold Camp Elementary Principal
1805 Preserve Dr.
(719)327-2820
www.cmsd12.org/gce
Gold Camp News
Becki Royall Principal
November 2, 2023
Our upcoming PTO events are listed here:
PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE PTO NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER AND VOLUNTEER SIGN UP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8UprvEvNjcaCb-aNP1ETdA5LSNip4Ox/view?usp=sharing
I wanted to take this opportunity to remind our families of the importance of safety during drop-off and pick-up. There has been an increase in parking in non-parking areas, drivers entering or going the wrong way, which disrupt the flow of traffic and increase unsafe traffic patterns in our school parking lot. I request your patience when picking up and dropping off your child. A few extra minutes of patience could mean the difference between a safe drop off and a tragedy happening. Also, the curbside lane (furthest to the right) is for active Drop-off/Pick-up only. Please review the following expectations for our parking lot:
1805 Preserve Dr.
(719)327-2820
www.cmsd12.org/gce
Gold Camp News
Becki Royall Principal
November 2, 2023
PARKING LOT EXPECTATIONS:
1. Please do NOT leave your car unattended in the drop off or pick up zones. This causes congestion in the parking area and hinders a smooth flow for everyone’s convenience.
2. Remember the speed limit. The speed limit is 5 miles per hour when entering the parking lot. It is also 20 miles per hour when lights are flashing on the streets/avenues around the school when children are present. I realize that everyone has a place to go and is busy. However, the safety of your child(ren) and all child(ren) in general is our number 1 concern.
3. When dropping off or picking up your child(ren), use the drop off/pick up zone or the parking lot. If you need to get out of your car for any reason, the parking lot should be used. General rule: If you plan on taking longer than 30 seconds to drop your child(ren) off, you need to use the parking lot.
4. Child(ren) entering/exiting vehicles in the drop off/pick up zones. When dropping off or picking up your child(ren), they should always exit the passenger side of your vehicle onto the sidewalk.
5. The passing/flow lane should NEVER be used to pick up/drop off your child(ren). This leads to double parking and the students have to move between cars.
6. The crosswalks should always be used when walking to or from the parking lot or crossing the street. Cars should NEVER be parked or students picked up in these or any crosswalks.
1805 Preserve Dr.
(719)327-2820
www.cmsd12.org/gce
Child Find Services
Child Find is the identification, assessment, and determination of eligibility for services for children/students who may have a disability. Child Find services are available from birth through age 21. The Resource Exchange is responsible for Child Find evaluations for children, from birth to 3 years of age. Cheyenne Mountain School District provides Child Find evaluations for families who reside in the school district and are concerned with their child’s development, ages 3 through 21 years of age.
Child Find (birth to 3)
If you are concerned about your infant/toddler's development, please contact The Resource Exchange (TRE) Early Childhood Services Team at (719) 577-9190.
Child Find (3-5/preschool age)
If you have concerns regarding your preschooler, please call Matthew Gordon, Preschool Coordinator/Assistant Director of Special Education at (719) 475-6140.
Child Find (ages 5 to 21)
If you are concerned about your school-age child’s development, please contact your school administrator to determine whether a Child Find is necessary for addressing your concerns.
Delay/Closure Information
Remember to sign up for Flash Alert if you have not already done so. If you signed up last year, you still need to go in and verify your information each year. Go to www.cmsd12.org for district information, delays, and closures. Sign up for alerts to your email and/or text messaging. This is the fastest way to find out when there is a delay or closure. Information is also available on local news channels.
Important Information About Immunization Exemptions
For any student who has a personal or religious exemption (non-medical exemption) on file, parents are required to sign a new exemption form annually, prior to the beginning of each school year.This may be done electronically through the Colorado Department of Public Health at www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/vaccine-exemptions.
Incoming 6th graders 2023-24 School Year
Incoming 6th grade students are required to have a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) immunization before entry into 6th grade. Please plan to have your child immunized this Summer and provide documentation to the Front Office at your child’s school.
Any questions call the Elementary School Nurses, Megan Mathias, RN, at 475-6140 x 51
Note from Mrs. Voos, our Health Aide :
Thank you for keeping your student home if they are sick. As the weather cools down, we are doing our best to keep everyone as healthy as possible. Please notify the office if your student tests positive for covid or RSV. Also, please remember that a student will need to be out a full 24 hours after vomiting, diarrhea, or fever of 100.4 or higher. Please refer to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's How Sick is Too Sick document for further information.
ONLINE LINK FOR THE NEWSLETTER AND SIGN-UPS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8UprvEvNjcaCb-aNP1ETdA5LSNip4Ox/view?usp=sharing